A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2454126 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2455514 epoch_slot_no: 14714 block_no: 2454011 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2194 time: 2019-04-15 07:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x56ea285353bd212e1135f87ca54ff068fd4a572f201ce85214ede6bf25dcf38dBlock Operator
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